Caltrans To Modify SR-4 Traffic Safety Project in Murphys

Caltrans To Modify SR-4 Traffic Safety Project in Murphys

Murphys- The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is planning a modification to the recently installed, raised concrete median on State Route 4 (SR-4) at Big Trees Road/Tom Bell Road in Calaveras County.

The median along SR-4 was implemented as a safety improvement to reduce conflict points for motorists entering and exiting adjacent businesses. This safety countermeasure was selected following a comprehensive review of collision data, identifying a significant crash history, including a fatal head-on collision during the study period. Caltrans maintains that the action taken was appropriate due to the high number of incidents taking place in the study area.

"Safety remains a top priority for Caltrans," said Grace Magsayo, Caltrans District 10 Director. "The department will continue to implement transportation projects designed to enhance safety."

After receiving feedback from the community upon the project's completion, Caltrans is now working on a design to modify the project, introducing two left turn pocket lanes. The modification will improve access to area businesses on SR-4 just west of the intersection at Big Tree/Tom Bell Roads.

A date for the modification has not yet been set, but the department plans to begin work as soon as possible.

For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert. Caltrans also reminds motorists to #KnowBeforeYouGo by checking QuickMap.dot.ca.gov for the latest highway conditions prior to travel.

Motorists should expect 5-to-10-minute delays and use alternate routes whenever possible. All work is scheduled to occur as listed but is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment/materials, and construction-related issues.

For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert. For the latest highway conditions, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov